Date:         Fri, 7 Apr 2000 09:24:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
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From:         Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Organization: Boston Engine Exchange
Subject:      Re: Tranny problems
Comments: To: Gary McEachern <glmce@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Gary McEachern wrote:
>
> Hello Volks
>
> My new Westy with 85 K miles has some tranny/clutch problems. I would
> appreciate any comments regarding these symptoms.
> 1. The tranny whines on accelleration and decelleration. The PO had the
> tranny serviced and fixed for 6 months butr the problem came back, I
> couldn't find out what was done to the tranny to fix the problem)
> 2. The tranny pops out of first and second gear.
> 3. The vehicle shudders when starting out in first. (bad motor mounts?)
>
> Are these common problems?
>
> Gary
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Gary
the noise and the popping out of gear are bearing problems inside the
trany and the shuddering sounds like the clutch disc has been overheated
or the pilot bearing has failed
Bob